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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-05-21, Page 26Page 24 Times -Advocate, May 21, 1981 Speaks at Centralia graduation Hannam says agriculture will survive Members of the 13th tralia College of were told Friday that despite current problems. graduating elan 'at Cen- Agricultural Technology agriculture will survive Former Ontario Federa- r. HURON WI PLAQUE -- Proficiency in consumer and com- munity studies won the Huron South Women's Institute plaque at Friday's CCAT graduation for Janice Farrles. Making the presenttion is Helen Hodgert of the Huron South W.I. PORK BEEF — Area hog and beef producers were at Friday's Centralia College graduation to complain to MPP Jack Riddell and MP Murray Cardiff about low prices and high interest rates. • TOP HURON AGRICULTURE STUDENT -- At Friday's graduation ceremonies at Centralia College, Dan Gill of Grand Bend received the Huron Plowmen's Association trophy from Allan Campbell as the top student in agricultural business management from Huron. T -A photo CO-OP AWARD — Cheryl Witzel was the top academic stu- dent in agricultural business management at Centralia College. Above, she receives the United Co-operatives of On- tario trophy from vice-president Bob Down. T -A photo F OF A PRIZE — Jim Coffey receives the Huron Federation of Agriculture award for merit in agricultural business manage- ment at Centralia College from Brenda Mclntosh.T-A photo TOP HOME EC STUDENT Hilda DeBoer was the top stu- dent in the home economics program at Centralia College and received the Middlesex Women's Institute trophy from Mary Reily. T -A photo Have Drainage Needs? Let CLAYBERT FARM DRAINAGE Meet That Need We are experienced in clay tile Installation -- FREE ESTIMATES! -- Call Clayton Martin 595-4758 Remember! It Pays To Drain Spring, the sweet spring, is the year's pleasant king: Then blooms each thing. then maids dance in a ring, Cold doth not sting. the pret- ty birds do sing. And our old mare a colt did bring. With aplogies to Thomas Nash. we now have a beautiful addition to our horse family. What a thrill it is to walk into a barn in the morning and find new life pulsing, a wee horse colt, so shy and beautiful on his spindly legs with long eyelashes shading those soulful little eyes. More than a year ago, our daughter decided to sell her fat appaloosa. The little mare was simply too small for her and the decision was made to breed the big buckskin. a half - Thoroughbred. to a registered palomino stud a few concessions away. His name is Sugarfoot Golden Tio. We have known him for years as one of the best -natured stallions in the county. He is owned by a man and his son and I am proud to call them my friends.Kleon Beisel and his son, Ross. are well-known by many horsemen in our area so we chose their stallion. Or rather, our daughter decid dd that Sugarfoot would be the daddy. Through the long winter months. our daughter show- ed the patience of Job. She was the one who made sure the mare had plenty of bed- ding and fresh water. She decided that rolled oats was not enough feed. She made sure the old man bought con- centrated horse feed all winter. She was the one who mixed a warm -water mash with horse feed and oats. For the last week she has been getting up in the middle of the night to check on the mare while dad slept sweet- ly through the spring nights. The colt was due on Mother's Day but when we checked the mare Sunday night. she didn't have that uncomfortable look that comes a few hours before birthing. She was not tram- ping in restless circles. Tracey did get up in the middle of the night on Sun- day but I had told her I didn't think the colt would be born that night. It was a cold night. It was raining She got up about four a.m but she didn't go inside the barn. The mare. she said. poked her head out the door. The barnyard was swamped in inches of mud. manure and water She went hack to bed. Years ago when the first colt was born on this proper- ty. 1 got up to feed. looked out the bedroom window and saw what I thought wasa big dog in the corral. It was a new colt. Pioneer Seed Corn We hove a limited supply of most varieties. George Sereda 235-0273 :;bne foot in the furrow' by0.4 When I went out Monday Morning. the mare had the colt washed clean. the after- birth was discarded and the baby was resting quietly in the warm. dry straw. The mare was proud and so was I. I walked back to the house and said: "Tracey. your big dog is in the barn." Her eyes. so big and blue, sparkled in disbelief. She shrieked with delight and couldn't get to the corral fast enough. She was so ex- cited she burst into the barn and the box stall so fast. I thougnt the mare would at- tack her. But she has built up a great rapport with the mare who proudly allowed our daughter to fondle the new arrival, something many mares will not do. It was a great day. I tell you. What a wonderful thrill it is for farmers. They see it all happeningthe time in their barns and I would be willing to bet the miracle of birth never dims in their eves. It certainly never has for us. It was worth the two-hour struggle 10 days ago when I removed the mare's shoes. Horsemen know that those metal shoes can seriously in- jure a fragile new colt. We get John Zieske. a farrier a couple of miles away who learned his trade in Ger- many, to put hot shoes on Letters are app'e..ated by eot, Trotter (Wale Rd Elmrra Ont N38 2C7 our horses. Man. it was dif- ficult to get those shoes off because he puts them on to stay. No wonder blacksmiths have strong backs. It' is going to be fun this summer working with a new colt again. And my fencing is so weak. I'll have to spend time fixing it. Anybody know where I can buy fence posts at a reasonable price? tion of Agriculture president Peter Hannam said, "It will have to survive. What other industry can say everyone has to buy and use its product everyday." Hannam continued, "Farmers aren't the most important, Consumers are, but they must learn more about farm problems. You are entering the most am- bitious, dynamic and crucial industry of all. Talking about interest rates, Hannam said, "When you started at Centralia, they were 10 percent and now it's 20 percent and could be 25 perecnt by the end of summer, but agriculture will turn around." He added, "Farmers may have to adapt to change. Our forefathers survived and the same characteristics will overcome present adver- sities." Hannam challenged the students to, "take your enthusiasm and ideas into the business world. Continue to ask questions. As the years go by the questions don't change, but, the answers do." He said a way must be found to replace about one- half of Canadian food im- ports which now total a billion and a half dollars a year. He added, "We need you for new ideas and ap- proaches to capture more markets." The former F of A presi- dent told the graduates they are entering a fish bowl where farming is coming un- der increased pressure as food prices rise and faces iv - norance about food produc- tion from many people. In closing he said• "Our best resource is people who produce food. Take a respon- sible attitude. work hard and , agriculture will survive." CCAT principal Doug Jamieson said the gradua- tion class of 143 students was the largest since the College was established in 1967. Jamieson said the 298 students at Centralia this year came from 34 Ontario counties and districts and one foreign country. Also speaking briefly was Ontario's Deputy Minister of Agriculture Dr. J.C. Rennie who said, "It's very rewar- ding to see the graduates reach their goals and see the results of our agricultural colleges. In addition to the gradua- tion diplomas, a total of 16 special awards were made to top students. The best all round student and runnerup were James Coffey and Julie Woodhouse. Coffey also won an award of merit in agricultural business management and proficiency in soils. Julie Woodhouse won a second trophy, the home economics staff graduation award. Dan Gill of Grand Bend was named the top student in agricultural business management from Huron 1 county. Janice Fairless won the Huron South Women's Institute prize and the Middlesex WI award was Cheryl Witzel. Other area graduates were Elizabeth Pertschy, Crediton, Linda Lenting, Hensall; Rick Covers, Crediton; Michael Ondrejicka, Exeter; Paul Backx, Grand Bend; Keith Barrington, Exeter; John Coleman, Kippen; Wayne Denham, Kirk ton; Donna Hughes, Ailsa Craig; John Thomas, David Van- denBoomen and Jeffrey Horn, Denfield; Dale Donaldson, Arva; Valerie Dykes, Granton • CUT COSTS Cost-cutting is quickly becoming standard business procedure and the Huron County Board of Education is no exception. In the past. the board has published its annual audited statement in the county's weekly newspapers. This year, however. Director of Education John Cochrane announced that the adver- tising policy would be rescinded because of cost. If anyone is interested in viewing the board's audited financial statement. it is available, on request, from the board office on Albert Street in Clinton. OUTDOOR BUILDING? COMPLETE SIX CLUBS — Getting County Honours on completion of six clubs at Satur- day's Perth 4-1-f Achievement Day were Sarah Ross, Deanna Copeland and Teresa Taziar. For All Your Outdoor Fencing Building and Lumber Needs. See Us At CENTRALIA FARMERS Ne how In stock complete lines of Fertiliser, Gorden feeds Gross Seed, Herbkides and Insecticides. For All Your Gardening N..ds... . CENTRALIA FARMERS SUPPLY Open Mon - Fri 8-6 Saintsbury ladies meet `a'°"°°" By MRS. HEBER DAVIS SAINTSBURY Mrs. Vicky Gee gave her home Tuesday evening for the May A.C.W. meeting. There -were 101adies present. SPECIAL AWARD -- Perth Home Economist Nancy Ross presented an Advanced Honours certificate to Cynthia Copeland at Saturday's 4-H Achievement Day in Kirkton. PRIDE Seed Corn All varieties in Stock CONTACT: Douglas Lightfoot RR #1 Crediton, Ontario NOM IMO PH: 234-6287 In the absence of the president, due to illness, Mrs. Mary Davis filled in. Several ladies assisted with the Prayers. Mrs. Viola Atkinson read the meditation. A busy half hour followed, planning for the garage and bake sale at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kooy on June 6. Watch for announcements. Marg Carroll read a Mothers Day poem, Mary Davis won the mystery prize Following closing prayers a social hour was enjoyed. A vote of thanks to the hostess for her home and delicious lunch was moved by Mrs. Joan Greenlee. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Maurice MacDonald and Mrs. Jack Dickens were lunch guests with Mary Davis, Friday and Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kooy were dinner guests with her. 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